Choose and preview a theme

Find your live theme, work on a draft, and check the result before publishing.

3 min read · Updated September 19, 2026 · Screenshots use demonstration accounts

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Before you start

Have your brand assets ready. A development store can remain password-protected while you build.

On a phone? Open the admin menu to find the same section. Screenshots below show the desktop view; tap “Open full size” for a closer look.
STEP 1

Open Online Store

Select Online Store in your admin. The Themes tab shows your current theme with a Live badge and your draft themes below it.

Lulu Guide Demo
Online Store Themes tab with a live Horizon theme and draft themes
Actual Lulu admin · Demonstration store and sample dataOpen full size ↗
STEP 2

Customize or prepare a draft

Select Customize on the current theme, or Edit theme on a draft. Use a draft when you want to prepare changes before making them visible in the live theme. Work through the available sections, content, and styles.

STEP 3

Review desktop and phone layouts

Preview your storefront, then check navigation, product pages, images, and calls to action at different widths. Confirm that content is readable without horizontal scrolling.

STEP 4

Publish deliberately

Review the theme actions and choose Publish for the draft you want customers to see. Publishing a theme is separate from removing a development-store password or activating paid services. Confirm all launch requirements before sharing your store widely.

CHECK YOUR WORK

You’re ready when…

  • Confirm you are editing the intended store and theme.
  • Test links and layout in a separate storefront tab.
  • Check the same pages on a phone before announcing the change.

IF SOMETHING DOESN’T LOOK RIGHT

Troubleshooting

I cannot find this page or action.

Check the store shown at the top of the admin. On a phone, open the navigation menu first. Ask the store owner to confirm your permissions and whether the feature is available for this store.

My change is not visible in the storefront.

Confirm the change was saved, then open the correct storefront in a separate tab. Check product status and the published theme. A preview or draft can differ from the live store.

What should I send support?

Send your store address, the page you were using, the steps you took, and the exact error text. Include a screenshot with private customer details hidden. Do not share passwords, API keys, or full payment information.

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